THE Philippines has been elected to be the host country among seven other contenders to the Loss and Damage Fund Board (LDFB), giving the country a chance to serve as the voice of other vulnerable nations mostly affected by climate change.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, in a press conference held on Friday in Makati, said hosting the international board was a welcome development for the Philippines as it is among the most climate-vulnerable countries.

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